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Launie Family History

Launie Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Laurie, Lane, Lance, Laine, Lanier, Lande, Aune, Laude, Baune, Lavoie

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Where is the Launie family from?

You can see how Launie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Launie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Launie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Launie family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Launie's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Launie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Launie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Launie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Launie. 100% of Launie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Launie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Launie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Launie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 33 immigration records available for the last name Launie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Launie. For the veterans among your Launie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Launie lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Launie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Launie in 1979 was 65, and 67 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Launie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Launie ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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